Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites in Great Falls, Montana

Straddling the Missouri River, Great Falls derives its name from the five unique and breathtaking waterfalls surrounding the area. Its extensive natural beauty and dedication to preserving the memory of the "old west" combine to bring visitors from around the world a feeling of detachment and liberation from the hustle and bustle of modern city life.

Steeped in Midwestern culture, history lovers from around the world can immerse themselves in the sites and sounds of the west. The C.M. Russell Museum Complex offers a glimpse into the art and life of Charles M. Russell, America's "Cowboy Artist". His oil paintings, watercolors, bronzes and sketches offer a personal view of Montana life at the turn of the century.

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center provides an ideal view of terrain similar to what the duo encountered during their expedition of the Great Falls of the Missouri River. The popular Cowboy's Museum is filled with mementos and relics from the day of the cowboys, stockmen, and pioneers. Great Falls is also the site of Malmstrom Air Force Base, the center of United States' first Minuteman Missile Complex. The museum describes the history of the base, from its role in World War II to the present. Displays at the airpark include a "Huey" helicopter, a Stratotanker used for in-flight refueling, a Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, and many aircraft used as fighters and bombers.